If migration tracking is correct, the time may have come in the region to get grape jelly, oranges and nectar back out on the backyard bird buffet. While cold weather in late April and May’s snowy start seemed to put the brakes on most new avian arrivals to the region, temperatures now ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Wisconsin’s general inland fishing season opens today with flood warnings in effect for some rivers, including the Menominee along the Michigan border. The National Weather Service says runoff from recent precipitation and melting of snow cover may result in continued flooding of rivers, creeks, streams and other low-lying and flood-prone locations in much of the central and western Upper Peninsula. Thunderstorms are possible this weekend and into Monday. By mid-week, sunshine and highs in the 70s are predicted. In Marinette, Wis., anglers on the Menominee ...
IRON MOUNTAIN — Rain and possibly snow will mar this weekend’s Michigan trout opener, but there’s always next weekend when temperatures should approach the 60s. In Upper Peninsula waters, the walleye and northern pike seasons open Monday, May 15. The possession season for bass in the ...
FLORENCE, Wis. — Andrew Mills earned “Best of Show” at the Keyes Peak Uphill Truck Drags as drivers from Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois and Minnesota competed for more than $15,000 in prize money. More than 3,000 people attended the March 11 event, watching six classes of trucks ...
MARQUETTE — Registration is open for this summer’s Becoming an Outdoors Woman program, set for June 2-4 in Marquette County. This will mark the 26th annual summer BOW gathering for women, 18 and older, who are seeking an opportunity to improve their outdoor skills in a relaxed, noncompetitive atmosphere. “Becoming an Outdoors Woman is a program where each individual is encouraged to learn at her own pace,” said Michelle Douglas, Michigan Department of Natural Resources BOW program coordinator in Newberry. The summer BOW program offers instruction in more than 25 different ...
LANSING — After record interest in first-round Michigan Spark Grants funding, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources will reopen grant applications starting Monday with up to $23 million available for public recreation improvement projects in areas most affected by COVID-19. To boost grant access for those in greatest need, the DNR also announced a partnership that will connect identified “opportunity communities” with funding and the support of Michigan’s philanthropic network. Earlier this year, the DNR awarded $14.2 million in first-round funding to 21 communities. ...
